Not A Good Day

Hi guys.

As you can guess from the title, today hasn't really been my day. I'm sorry for unloading it all on you, but since some of it's AFF related, I think you would understand best and...to be honest, I just need some AFF family comfort. Weak, aren't I?

Anyway, university classes started again this week and I'd carefully written down where all my classes were in my planner and had my printed out schedule just in case. After walking the 15 minutes to campus, I got to where my class was supposed to be and no one was there. Not too bad since I was a little early, but then other students started showing up. They were there for an Economics class. I tried finding my class, but I couldn't even figure out where to start. Missing the first day of class is going to give a great impression, right? I felt, and am still feeling horrible.

When I got home, I thought I was getting good news when I was told they'd fixed my school email since I'd been having issues because I'm a visiting student. No such luck. When I checked it, there was an email from the teacher saying the class had indeed been moved. Great. Now, even if I explain, I probably won't be in a good position with the teacher and who knows how much I've missed. Plus, I'm just a school nerd in general, so you can imagine how the idea of missing a class kills me.

Because I was in a cruddy mood, I decided to come here to reread a story to make me feel better. I got here and instantly smiled since I had new comments, updates, and a message. I got really excited about the comment&update when I saw A Turtle's Love had finally gotten a review from Lady Comma. Her shop's really good so I was looking forward to reading what she wrote, especially since this story is my baby.

 Admitedly, Turtle is dragged out, but that's because it was my first fic and originally intended to just be a oneshot so I literally had no idea what I was doing. Still,I was expecting a relatively good review since I thought I was a pretty decent writer. Then I saw my score. A 67. If it was a grade, that'd be an F.

I know I shouldn't take this too hard, but since I'm already feeling upset over missing class, this was like another club over the head. I'll probably get over it in a few day, but it still hurts. I thought Turtle was good for a first attempt, but now...I'm not so sure. I got 10 points knocked off for grammar, but I can't tell you how many times I reread and edited it; my other writer friend even read it over too. Lady Comma said she couldn't get into it. Am I just deluding myself that my story is worth anything?

Mianhae again for whining like a big baby. Going to bury myself in homework now so I don't have to think of any of this. Saranghae

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AegyoJangmi #1
Don't listen to bad reviews! A Turtles Love was and is still my favorite fanfic of all time! Never forget it! Hwaiting! <3
dreamwriter_97 #2
Okay idc if this is spam lol but yeah, just remember at we're all here for you, I know I am! :D I'll send my love and comfort, but I hope this is just one bad day out of many many MANY amazing ones. Saranghae~~<3
dreamwriter_97 #3
UNNIEEEEEE!!!! *runs to you with a santa sack of food and sweets and maybe soohyun or yesung or onew or all of them inside (LOL) and suuper gigantic cyber whale hug* I'm sad to know that your day has been cruddy, but everyone has those days, yes? At least your teacher will know if you explain and hey, once you start showing what kind of student you really are she/he'll love you! <3 Yes, our nerdy pride won't take it, since I myself would start having a panc attack if im not within sight of class at the warning bell lol I know college is tough and demanding but hey...at least it's not high school! xD YOU GOTTA BELIEVE BELIEVE~~ *dances around like a drunk chipmunk to amuse you* So for the school stuff, don't fret too much, you always have a chance to redeem yourself cause hey, ITS THEIR FAULT THE EMAIL SYSTEM lol

Um...im not bashing but im not exactly beaming at the review, then again, everyone has their opinions. I would advise not to take it to heart, and seriously 10 for grammar...thats a bit much. Oh, and if the score was out of 67 you'd have an A++ ;D Honestly I LOVED and I.MEAN.LOVED. YOUR STORY. Maybe because it was real, it was my first one, or just...the emotional pull in general but if people can read and react to it, thats all that matters. YOU wrote it, YOU pulled in hundreds of kpop fans and clouds and elfs together, YOU made us all spazz until our parents and friends deemed us crazy (in a good way), and YOU made the story that not only taught us life lessons, learn about the different kinds of love, made us smile on our cruddy days, and touched our hearts, but YOU made it so it'll be imprinted in our minds forever here on AFF. Each person has their own style, tastes, and opinions. Don't let one person change your view built up by hundreds of others! <3 <3 <3 Maybe she just isn't the fluffly person we are, or just doesn't really...get it. Either way, no matter what one person says, I would beg to differ. Unnie, your writing should please YOU.
ayatakarai #4
First, I think you shouldn't be so upset about school it can happen to miss a class and it seems that you didn't plan it anyway you just didn't get the teacher's email .

And for Lady Comma 's comment, it's just her opinion and i really understand that you feel frustrated and sad but tell me what is the most important: one bad comment or plenty of them saying that we love your story?
personally it's was the best i've ever read here and i was in a very bad shape since so many bad stuff happened in my life but reading A turle's love always bring me to smile and i thank you for that!
So cheer up ,ok ^^
<3
Aya
ipokecloudelfs #5
NO WAY UNNIE! <3 YOUR STORY WAS MY 2ND SOTRY I SUBBED TO ONE AFF WHEN I CAME HERE.
I LOVED AND I STILL DO. THAT REVIEW-PERSON0THINGY IS RUBBISH. I UNDERSTOOD EVERY, SINGLE DETAIL FROM IT, AND I COULD FEEEEEEELLLL THE LOVE. OKAY. DON'T LISTEN TO HER. THESE ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITE STORIES!<333 Do NOT. I repeat. DO NOT. Just think that your sotry is abosulte crap. It's the opposite. Okay. . YOUR EDITING SKILLS ARE GOOD TOO. DON'T. STRESS. LADY COMMA JUST COULDN'T GET INTO IT CUZ SHE AIN'T A GOOD @$$ READER. TAKE THAT. -hides- but it's ture <3 I love your story and I always will
Also... I 'm sorry about your college... IT CAN BE SO CONFUSING FOR YOU GUYZ HUH. <\3
Linkfan1989 #6
I'm sorry to hear you're having a bad day :(. I definitely know how that feels though. I just graduated college last year but I had plenty of moments where I would miss class because my alarm clock just didn't go off and I was an A student. Since there was a shift your teacher I'm sure will understand. You can send them an email if you want and say your email has just been activated.
And I'm going to read this story. I'll give you my own review. I bet it's lovely <3
Moony_Kat #7
Awww, unnie *BIGBEARHUG* You're not weak, you're human and you need comfort as well, alright?
Yeah, missing class might be horrible for us nerds, but think it this way: it wasn't your fault. So, just explain it to the teacher and if she/he understands, it's fine, if not O.o...well, then f*u*k him/her (pardon the language!). It wasn't your fault! You already had searched for it! They should have let you know in time, right? So don't you go blame yourself, unnie! *points dongsaeng finger at you*
As for the review... woman, that's one of my favorite stories around here, so don't you dare worry over it, alright?! >.<" I normally don't read stories with '_____' as main character, but man, Turtle was awesome! As for the points, c'mon! What the heck was wrong with the grading system of hers?! *REVOLUTION!REVOLUTION!* I mean, she graded mine without even reading it till the end, so I'm sure she just graded it after few chapters... Don't worry, unnie, alright? *huuugs* You're an awesome writer and teacher and unnie and friend! Don't let it get to you! *huuuugs*
wilnikki #8
missing class on your first day of school is really nerve wracking. Hope you feel well and get over it soon. your friends here on AFF are always welcome to hear you complaints in life..=)
loverofcookies #9
It to miss class, and I'm a nerd too, so I know how you feel. But I know for a fact most of my profs completely understand when you miss the first class, especially if you have trouble finding it. In fact, I had the same situation, and even though I found the classroom, not all of the students did, and the prof was really understanding. Plus, it's better to miss the first class than other ones, right? As to the story review, I'm honestly not sure why she would rate you so low. I'm actually a grammar freak myself, and if your story had poor grammar, I probably wouldn't have read it. It's terrible, but true. >.< I think for a first story, that was pretty good. I honestly couldn't tell it was your first fic, it was that good. The plot flowed well, and it wasn't completely unrealistic (given that fanfics themselves need to be a bit unrealistic :) ). So don't worry about the review. Just remember you have lots of readers who love your story, and support you.
starcraftdevil #10
Don't stress out yourself on these kind of things, eonnie. Contrary to the story's review, I think it was most definitely impressive. And yeah, you do deserve a better mark. Maybe it just so happens that the review shop you came across with was somehow a little too strict. But then again, some, if not most reviewers can be such huge grammar nazis. Just don't worry too much and believe in yourself. Anyway, I love how the story went. Chemistry, drama, grammar and all. In fact, I'm one of your readers. And I'm looking forward to your upcoming stories. =D
Keep it up. You have my support! ~ Stay positive and just keep smiling! ^^
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